Production Manager/VSL

**Job Description**

Come find out what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our exible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customer's rst exemplied by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of?

**This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.**

**About the Role**

We are looking for a dynamic Production Manager/VSL to lead manufacturing operations within a designated value stream. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our production successensuring our products are delivered on time, meet the highest quality standards, and are produced with maximum efficiency. You will lead a talented team of technicians and operators, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

**What You ll Do**

+ Lead & Develop: Supervise and mentor a diverse team of production operators and technicians. You ll set clear expectations, provide coaching, and build an inclusive environment where everyone can grow.

+ Drive Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring we hit build-time targets and strictly adhere to safety and quality protocols. You will lead daily stand-ups to keep the team aligned and resolve bottlenecks quickly.

+ Optimize Processes: Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You ll analyze key metrics (throughput, efficiency, and utilization) to create data-driven action plans.

+ Collaborate: Act as the key link between the shop floor and Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Managers to solve constraints and support new product launches.

+ Ensure Compliance: Lead the team through audits and customer engagements, ensuring all work instructions are accurate and company policies are followed.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ **Education** : BS in Business Administration, or Engineering. If no College Degree 6 years minimum working experience in Electronics Manufacturing in a leadership role as a Supervisor or Manager.

+ **Experience** : Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Defense or Aerospace industry experience is a major plus).

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ **Certifications** : Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.

+ **Skills** : Strong expertise in production scheduling and performance metrics. You should be comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

+ Previous experience with Cable and Harness a plus

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $110617 - $188048

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Production Manager/VSL**

**125237BR**

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